Lakers Reveal Injury Report for Sunday's Game Versus Mavericks

L.A. will be short-handed as they visit Dallas with key players out due to injuries.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:05am by Ben Kaplan

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The Los Angeles Lakers have released their injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, and it includes several notable absences. Veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss his seventh straight game, while forward Jarred Vanderbilt is listed as questionable due to calf soreness. The Lakers are already dealing with injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are both expected to miss multiple weeks.

Why it matters

The Lakers are clinging to third place in the Western Conference with just five games left in the regular season, and these injuries couldn't come at a worse time. They will need to find a way to win games without several key contributors as they try to secure a favorable playoff position.

The details

In their last game, a 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers lost both Doncic and Reaves to injuries. Doncic suffered a hamstring strain, while Reaves was diagnosed with an oblique strain. Both players are expected to miss multiple weeks of action. On top of that, veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss his seventh straight game, and forward Jarred Vanderbilt is questionable with calf soreness.

  • The Lakers' next game after Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks will be on Tuesday against the Thunder.
  • The Lakers will then visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday and host the Phoenix Suns on Friday.
  • The Lakers' final regular-season game is on Sunday, April 12.

The players

Marcus Smart

A veteran guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who will miss his seventh straight game on Sunday.

Jarred Vanderbilt

A forward for the Los Angeles Lakers who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to calf soreness.

Luka Doncic

A star player for the Dallas Mavericks who suffered a hamstring strain in the Lakers' previous game and is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Austin Reaves

A guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who was diagnosed with an oblique strain and is also expected to miss multiple weeks.

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What’s next

The Lakers will need to find a way to win games without several key contributors as they try to secure a favorable playoff position in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

The Lakers' injury woes have continued to mount, with several key players sidelined for the final stretch of the regular season. This will test the team's depth and resilience as they try to maintain their position in the standings and prepare for the playoffs.